Level 1 is charging at home with a 120-volt circuit (i.e., using a standard electrical outlet). This normally provides 3-5 miles of charging per hour.

Level 2 is charging with a 240-volt circuit in the home or workplace. This requires professional installation of either a NEMA 14-50 outlet or a hardwired charging station, and can usually refill your EV battery overnight. Huasev and our certified installers make your Level 2 installation easy, delivering the highest levels of safety and quality at competitive pricing.

Level 3 or Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) uses a 480-volt DC circuit, and typically provides about an 80% charge in just 30 minutes. These charging stations are generally found at commercial sites such as shopping centers or highway rest areas.

Still not sure what you need? Watch our quick 1-minute video on Level 1 and Level 2 chargers.

A hardwired Level 2 charger is recommended over plug-in installation. The main reason is that many local electrical inspectors require the use of a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupting (GFCI) breaker when adding the 240-volt circuit needed for a NEMA 14-50 plug. However, most Level 2 chargers come equipped with an internal GFCI. Having two GFCIs on the same circuit can lead to nuisance tripping. This causes a major inconvenience for EV drivers because the GFCI must then be manually reset at the main electrical panel. Most drivers are not aware that the GFCI breaker has tripped until they are ready to leave their home in the morning, and then realize their EV has not charged at all during the night. (We have not seen this same nuisance tripping occur when installing a NEMA 14-50 plug to be used with the dual level charging cords that come standard with some EVs.)

Most standard installations range from $799 to $1,999, not including the purchase price of a Level 2 charger (about $500 to $800 depending on the model and its options).

The cost of a standard installation includes the labor, materials and expertise needed to add a circuit and either install a NEMA 14-50 electrical outlet, or hardwire your charging station and mount it on your wall.

For standard installation service, your garage must be attached to the home and your electrical panel must have:

• Sufficient ampacity to handle the new charging station load
• Enough room to accommodate a new 2-pole breaker

If your home does not meet these requirements, Huasev will prepare a custom quotation.

If your panel lacks the ampacity to handle the new charging load, or the space to add a new 2-pole breaker, a Huasev-certified installer can upgrade your panel to provide additional capacity. Huasev can also talk to you about adding an energy management system to allow charging at times when your home is consuming the least energy (e.g., at night).

The standard installation cost does not include the purchase price of a Level 2 charger, which runs about $500 to $800.

When you purchase a new EV, it may come with a charging cord – Level 1 or Level 2. If you want a Level 2 charging station and it is not included with your EV purchase, Huasev will be happy to assist you with purchasing one.